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E388 KTS

1988 Talbot Express 1300 D

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,147 mi
Last recorded53,147 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D84,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE388 KTS
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 D
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 52,262 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 51,590 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 D?

Based on 18,667 MOT tests across 1,237 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
1,240
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 704
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 438
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 424
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 386
Exhaust system not adequately supported 373
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E388 KTS is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 84,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 704 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E388 KTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E388 KTS registered?

E388 KTS is a 1988 Talbot Express 1300 D, first registered on 1 May 1988.

Is E388 KTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E388 KTS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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